Flood Warning Info - River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge
Area Description
River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 15:09
River Severn
River levels are high but continue to fall at the Buildwas river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue.
Actual peak:- Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm tomorrow 07/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:50
River Severn
River levels are high but continue to fall at the Buildwas river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Phase 2 of the Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage. The barriers are operational and have water against them. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure and can not be guaranteed to perform. The Environment Agency may need to withdraw from behind the defences due to site circumstances.
Actual peak:- Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 16:24
River Severn
River levels are high but beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Phase 2 of the Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage. The barriers are operational and have water against them. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure and can not be guaranteed to perform. The Environment Agency may need to withdraw from behind the defences due to site circumstances.
Actual peak:- Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
Some heavy showers are forecast today, 05/01/24, but no further significant rainfall is expected. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Saturday 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:00
River Severn
River levels are high but beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Phase 2 of the Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage. The barriers are operational and have water against them. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure and can not be guaranteed to perform. The Environment Agency may need to withdraw from behind the defences due to site circumstances.
Actual peak:- Buildwas 6.35m Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
Some heavy showers are forecast today, 05/01/24, but no further significant rainfall is expected. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm on Friday 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 18:53
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Phase 2 of the Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage. The barriers are operational and have water against them. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure and can not be guaranteed to perform. The Environment Agency may need to withdraw from behind the defences due to site circumstances.
Predicted peak:- Buildwas 6.3m to 6.4m on Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
Some showers are forecast on Friday & Saturday, but no further significant rainfall is expected. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am Friday morning, 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:44
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect Phase 2 of the Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage are now operational and have water against them. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure and can not be guaranteed to perform. The Environment Agency may need to withdraw from behind the defences at any time from this point due to changeable site circumstances.
Predicted Peak:- Buildwas 6.1m to 6.3m on Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
No significant rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm Thursday, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:02
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. The Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage are now in operation and have water against them. The Environment Agency will continue to carry out maintenance activities. River levels are expected to continue to rise. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure.
Predicted Peak:- Buildwas 6.0m to 6.5m on Thursday evening, 04/01/24.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to continue to rise and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am Thursday morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:27
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. The Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage are now in operation and have water against them. The Environment Agency will continue to carry out maintenance activities. River levels are expected to continue to rise. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure.
Predicted Peak:- Buildwas 5.9m to 6.2m Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to continue to rise and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 7pm today, Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:15
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue.
The Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage are now in operation and have water against them. The Environment Agency will continue to carry out maintenance activities. River levels are expected to continue to rise. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure.
Predicted Peak:- Buildwas 5.5m to 5.9m Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast and we expect river levels to continue to rise and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with Local Authorities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11am on Wednesday 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 20:27
River Severn
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. The Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage are now in operation and have water against them. The Environment Agency will continue to carry out maintenance activities. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 17:13
River Severn
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2023 19:11
River Severn
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Phase 2 of the Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage are now operational and have water against them. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure and can not be guaranteed to perform. The Environment Agency may need to evacuate from behind the defences at any time from this point due to changeable site circumstances. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2023 15:40
River Severn
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. The Temporary Flood Barriers along the Wharfage are now in operation and have water against them. The Environment Agency will continue to carry out maintenance activities. The deployment of the barriers does not remove all risk, as the barrier system is a temporary structure. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2022 17:46
River Severn
River levels remain high but are continuing to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Ironbridge.
Further showers are forecast overnight on Thursday.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am on Friday 25/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2022 09:00
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Ironbridge.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm on Thursday 24/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 19:24
River Severn
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in and around Ironbridge.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 24/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 17:39
River Severn
River levels have peaked and are now falling at the Buildwas river gauge. However, the barriers at Ironbridge remain operational and have approximately 1.3m of water against them. All EA maintenance activities have now stopped and the site has been fully evacuated behind the defences. It is strongly recommended that residents remain out of the area behind the defences due to the risk. The risk remains as the barrier system is a temporary structure, which cannot be guaranteed to perform. Buildwas gauge peaked at 6.65m early this morning, Wednesday 23/02/22. We expect river levels to stay high for several days. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 9am on 24/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 08:53
River Severn
River levels have peaked and are starting to fall at the Buildwas river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. However, the barriers at Ironbridge remain operational and have approximately 1.6m of water against them. All EA maintenance activities have now stopped and the site has been fully evacuated behind the defences. It is strongly recommended that residents remain out of the area behind the defences due to the risk. The risk remains as the barrier system is a temporary structure, which cannot be guaranteed to perform. Buildwas gauge peaked at 6.65m early this morning, Wednesday, 23/02/22. We expect river levels to stay high for several days. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 6pm on 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 18:59
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The Barriers at Ironbridge are operational & have approximately 1.6m of water against them. All EA maintenance activities have now stopped & the site has been fully evacuated behind the defences. It is strongly recommended that residents evacuate from behind the defences due to the risk. The risk remains as the barrier system is a temporary structure, which cannot be guaranteed to perform. The temporary barriers at Ironbridge are forecast to potentially exceed their capacity & overtop during Tuesday, 22/02/2022. We expect flooding to affect properties on the Wharfage, Ironbridge. Peak at Buildwas: 6.7 to 6.9m Tuesday overnight. We expect river levels to stay high for several days. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services & checking defences. Please move possessions & valuables off the ground or to safety & turn off gas, electricity and water. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 9am on 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 18:02
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The barriers at Ironbridge are operational and have water against them. We have withdrawn our operatives from behind the defences. It is strongly recommended that residents evacuate from behind the defences due to the risk. The risk remains as the barrier system is a temporary structure, which cannot be guaranteed to perform. The temporary barriers at Ironbridge are forecast to potentially exceed their capacity & overtop during Tuesday, 22/02/2022. We expect flooding to affect properties on the Wharfage, Ironbridge. Peak at Buildwas: 6.7 to 6.9m Tuesday overnight. We expect river levels to stay high for several days. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 9am on 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 08:31
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The barriers at Ironbridge are operational and have water against them. Only approved EA activities will occur behind the defences. It is strongly recommended that residents evacuate from behind the defences due to the risk. The risk remains as the barrier system is a temporary structure, which cannot be guaranteed to perform. The temporary barriers at Ironbridge are forecast to exceed their capacity & potentially overtop during Tuesday, 22/02/2022.
We expect flooding to affect properties on the Wharfage, Ironbridge.
Peak at Buildwas: 6.7 to 6.9m on Tuesday evening.
We expect river levels to stay high for several days.
Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 02:15
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The barriers at Ironbridge are operational and have water against them. Only approved EA activities will occur behind the defences. It is strongly recommended that residents evacuate from behind the defences due to the risk. The risk remains as the barrier system is a temporary structure, which cannot be guaranteed to perform. The temporary barriers at Ironbridge are forecast to exceed their capacity & potentially overtop during Tuesday, 22/02/2022.
We expect flooding to affect properties on the Wharfage, Ironbridge.
Peak at Buildwas: 6.6 to 6.8m on Tuesday evening.
We expect river levels to stay high for several days.
Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 9am on 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 20:59
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The barriers at Ironbridge are operational and have water against them. Only approved EA activities will occur behind the defences. It is strongly recommended that residents evacuate from behind the defences due to the risk. The risk remains as the barrier system is a temporary structure, which cannot be guaranteed to perform. The temporary barriers at Ironbridge are forecast to exceed their capacity & potentially overtop during Tuesday, 22/02/2022. We expect flooding to affect properties on the Wharfage, Ironbridge. Peak at Buildwas: 6.6 to 7m on Tuesday evening. We expect river levels to stay high for several days. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 9am on 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 13:24
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The barriers at Ironbridge are operational but are a temporary structure and is nearing its standard of service. There is a risk that the barriers will overtop posing a significant risk to life. We expect flooding to affect properties on the Wharfage, Ironbridge.
Environment Agency staff will now evacuate the site. Residents must evacuate from behind the defences due to the risk.
Peak at Buildwas: 6.6 to 7m on Tuesday evening.
We expect river levels to stay high for several days.
Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water. Please have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 9am on 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Jan 2021 08:59
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall but are now beginning to fall slowly. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Peaks: Buildwas peaked at 6.71m early Saturday morning 23/01/2021.
As levels have now dropped below 6.5m Officers from agencies are now able to reach the Wharfage behind the barriers. Access to properties may be impacted by operations to manage the protection. It is recommended that you do not return to the properties on the Wharfage behind the barrier.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm on Sunday, 24/01/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 20:00
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall but are now beginning to fall slowly. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Peaks: Buildwas peaked at 6.71m early Saturday morning 23/01/2021.
This means that there is an ongoing risk to life.
As levels have now dropped below 6.5m Officers from agencies are now able to reach the Wharfage behind the barriers. It is recommended that you do not return to the properties on the Wharfage behind the barrier.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday, 24/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 15:48
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall but are now beginning to fall slowly. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Peaks: Buildwas peaked at 6.71m early Saturday morning 23/01/2021.
This means that there is an ongoing risk to life.
Officers from agencies are not able to reach the Wharfage behind the barriers. It is recommended that you do not return to the properties on the Wharfage behind the barrier.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday, 24/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 08:07
River Severn
River levels remain high at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall but are now beginning to fall slowly. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Peaks: Buildwas peaked at 6.71m early Saturday morning 23/01/2021.
This means that there is an ongoing risk to life.
Officers from agencies are not able to reach the Wharfage behind the barriers. It is recommended that you do not return to the properties on the Wharfage behind the barrier.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 5pm Saturday 23/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 17:24
River Severn
River levels are rising at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Predicted Peak at Buildwas 6.6m to 6.8m overnight tonight 22/01/2021. This means that there is now a risk to life if no action is taken. Officers from agencies will now no longer be able to reach the Wharfage behind the barrier. It is recommended that you evacuate properties on the Wharfage behind the barrier.
We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow 23/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 13:53
River Severn
River levels have risen at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Predicted Peak at Buildwas 6.5m to 6.8m overnight tonight 22/01/2021. This means that there is now a risk to life if no action is taken. Officers from agencies will now no longer be able to reach the Warfage behind the barrier. It is recommended that you evacuate properties on the Warfage behind the barrier.
We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 6pm today 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes
Severe Flood Warning issued on 28 Feb 2020 08:13
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now.
This message contains gauge information for Buildwas: at 8am today, Friday 28/02/20, the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 5.18m and falling. A peak level of 6.79m occurred at 9am Wednesday morning, 26/02/20.
We continue to be on site, and are working with partners to minimise flood risk and to assess the condition of the barriers and the road. This will inform us of what action we need to take to reduce flood risk in this location. We will provide further updates on our progress. This message will be updated by 1pm today, Friday 28/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 28 Feb 2020 04:23
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now.
This message contains gauge information for Buildwas: at 4am today, Friday 28/02/20, the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 5.34m and falling. A peak level of 6.79m occurred at 9am Wednesday morning, 26/02/20.
We continue to be on site, and are working with partners to minimise flood risk and to assess the condition of the barriers and the road. This will inform us of what action we need to take to reduce flood risk in this location. We will provide further updates on our progress. This message will be updated by 9am today, Friday 28/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 28 Feb 2020 01:45
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now.
This message contains gauge information for Buildwas: at 1am today, Friday 28/02/20, the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 5.48m and falling. A peak level of 6.79m occurred at 9am Wednesday morning, 26/02/20.
We continue to be on site, and are working with partners to minimise flood risk and to assess the condition of the barriers and the road. This will inform us of what action we need to take to reduce flood risk in this location. We will provide further updates on our progress. This message will be updated by 5am today, Friday 28/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 27 Feb 2020 21:40
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now. This message contains gauge information for Buildwas: at 9:30pm today, 27/02/20; the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 5.64m and falling. A peak level of 6.79m occurred at 9am Wednesday morning, 26/02/20. We continue to be on site and are working with partners to minimise flood risk and to assess the barriers condition and that of the road. This will inform us of what action we need to take to reduce flood risk in this location, we will provide further updates on our progress. This message will be updated by 2am, tomorrow, Friday, 28/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 27 Feb 2020 18:05
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now. This message contains gauge information for Buildwas: at 6pm today, 27/02/20; the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 5.82m and falling. A peak level of 6.79m occurred at 9am Wednesday morning, 26/02/20. We continue to be on site and are working with partners to minimise flood risk and to assess the barriers condition and that of the road. This will inform us of what action we need to take to reduce flood risk in this location, we will provide further updates on our progress. This message will be updated by 10pm, today, Thursday, 27/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 27 Feb 2020 13:41
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now. This message contains gauge information for Buildwas: at 1:00pm today, 27/02/20; the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 6.03m and falling. A peak level of 6.79m occurred at 9am Wednesday morning, 26/02/20.
We continue to be on site and are working with partners to minimise flood risk, and to assess the barriers condition and that of the road. This will inform us of what action we need to take to reduce flood risk in this location, we will provide further updates on our progress.
This message will be updated by 6pm, today, Thursday, 27/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 27 Feb 2020 10:30
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now. This message contains gauge information for Buildwas: at 9:30am today, Thursday, 27/02/20; the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 6.19m and falling. A peak level of 6.79m occurred at 9am Wednesday morning, 26/02/20. This message will be updated by 2pm, today, Thursday, 27/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 27 Feb 2020 01:57
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now. This message contains gauge information for Buildwas: at 1am today, 27/02/20; the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 6.50m and falling slowly. A peak level of 6.79m occurred at 9am Wednesday morning, 26/02/20. It is possible that depths of flood water along the Wharfage could get to 1.8m deep. This message will be updated by 10am Thursday, 27/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2020 21:12
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now.
This message contains gauge information for Buildwas: at 8pm today; the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 6.64 metres and falling slowly. A peak level of 6.8 metres occurred at 6am wednesday morning 26 February 2020. It is possible that depths of flood water along the Wharfage could get to 1.8 metres deep.
This message will be updated by 2am tomorrow, 27/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2020 17:52
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now. This message will be updated by 10:00 pm today or if the situation changes. This message contains gauge information for Buildwas At 5 pm today; the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 6.7 metres and falling slowly. A peak level of 6.8 metres occurred at 6am am Wednesday morning 26 February 2020. It is possible that depths of flood water along the Wharfage could get to 1.8 metres deep.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2020 14:03
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties. Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now. This message will be updated by 6:00 pm today or if the situation changes. This message contains gauge information for Buildwas At 13:30 pm today; the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 6.76 metres and falling slowly. A peak level of 6.8 metres occurred at 6am am Wednesday morning 26 February 2020. It is possible that depths of flood water along the Wharfage could get to 1.8 metres deep.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2020 11:56
River Severn
The flood barriers at The River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge have been compromised and cannot prevent flooding of properties.
Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now.
This message will be updated by 2:00 pm today or if the situation changes.
This message contains gauge information for Buildwas
At 11:30 am today;
the level at the Buildwas Gauge was 6.78 metres and falling slowly. A peak level of 6.8 metres occurred at 6am am Tuesday morning 26 February 2020. It is possible that depths of flood water along the Wharfage could get to 1.8 metres deep.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2020 11:08
River Severn
This Severe Warning remains in force because there is a threat to human life.
Due to forecast river levels & ground conditions there is the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to overtop. Flooding of property and roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is possible.
River levels peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.8m, this morning, 26/02/20.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, so we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services regarding the temporary flood barriers at Ironbridge.
Please move possessions & valuables to safety & have a bag ready with vital items like medicines & insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services & call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 2pm on Wednesday 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2020 02:37
River Severn
This Severe Warning remains in force because there is a threat to human life.
Due to forecast river levels & ground conditions there is the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to overtop. Flooding of property and roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is possible.
River levels are forecast to rise at the Buildwas river gauge to between 6.75m to 6.85 m, early Wednesday morning, 26/02/20.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, so we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services regarding the temporary flood barriers at Ironbridge.
Please move possessions & valuables to safety & have a bag ready with vital items like medicines & insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services & call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 1pm on Wednesday 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2020 19:05
River Severn
This Severe Warning remains in force because there is a threat to human life.
Due to forecast river levels & ground conditions there is the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to overtop. Flooding of property and roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is possible.
River levels are forecast to rise at the Buildwas river gauge to between 6.7m to 7.0m, overnight, Tuesday, 25/02/20 into Wednesday, 26/02/20.
The weather forecast remains unsettled over the next few days, so we expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services regarding the temporary flood barriers at Ironbridge.
Please move possessions & valuables to safety & have a bag ready with vital items like medicines & insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services & call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 3am on Wednesday 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2020 11:10
River Severn
This Severe Warning has been issued because there is a threat to human life.
Due to forecast river levels and ground conditions there is the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to overtop. Flooding of property and roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is possible. River levels are forecast to rise at the Buildwas river gauge to between 6.7m to 6.9m overnight tonight Tuesday 25/02/20, into Wednesday.
We expect river levels to remain high over the rest of the week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services regarding the temporary flood barriers at Ironbridge.
Please move possessions and valuables to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 7pm on 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2020 04:01
River Severn
This Severe Warning has been issued because there is a threat to human life.
Due to forecast river levels and ground conditions there is the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to overtop. Flooding of property and roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is possible. River levels are forecast to rise at the Buildwas river gauge to between 6.7m to 7.0m overnight Tuesday 25/02/20 into Wednesday.
We expect river levels to remain high over the rest of the week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services regarding the temporary flood barriers at Ironbridge.
Please move possessions and valuables to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 11am on 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
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Severe Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 20:23
River Severn
This Severe Warning has been issued because there is a threat to human life.
Due to forecast river levels and ground conditions there is the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to overtop. Flooding of property and roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is possible. River levels are forecast to rise at the Buildwas river gauge to between 6.7m to 7.0m overnight Tuesday 25/02/20 into Wednesday.
We expect river levels to remain high over the rest of the week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services regarding the temporary flood barriers at Ironbridge.
Please move possessions and valuables to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 4am on 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 12:54
River Severn
This Severe Warning has been issued because there is a threat to human life.
River levels are forecast to rise at the Buildwas river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is expected. Flooding will affecting properties on the Wharfage, Ironbridge due to overtopping of temporary defences. Predicted Peak at Buildwas 6.7m to 7.0m tomorrow evening Tuesday 25/02/20.
We expect river levels to remain high over the rest of the week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services regarding the temporary flood barriers at Ironbridge.
Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 8pm on 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 15:56
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Wharfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8pm, Thursday 20/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 11:54
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Wharfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm, Thursday 20/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 07:45
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Wharfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by midday today, Thursday 20/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 03:46
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Wharfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8am, Thursday 20/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 23:32
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Wharfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4am, Thursday 20/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 19:57
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Wharfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by midnight tonight, Wednesday 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 16:00
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Wharfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 8pm on Wednesday 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 11:52
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Scattered showers are expected today with further prolonged rainfall forecast this afternoon and overnight 19/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Wharfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services. Please call 999 if in immediate danger.
We expect river levels to remain high for several days. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Wednesday 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 08:12
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Scattered showers are expected this morning with further prolonged rainfall forecast this afternoon and overnight. 19/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Wharfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 12pm on Wednesday 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 00:08
River Severn
A Severe Flood Warning Remains in force. Due to current river levels and ground conditions there remains the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective.
River levels have peaked at the Buildwas river gauge at 6.52m on Tuesday evening, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is ongoing.
Showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from, 19/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff remain on site managing the barriers on The Whatfage. We continue to liaise with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 9am on Wednesday 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 20:17
River Severn
Due to current river levels & ground conditions there is now the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective. Flood water may overtop the Ironbridge temporary barrier on the current forecast. Consequently, flooding of property & roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is potentially imminent.
River levels have risen at the Buildwas gauge & are peaking now, Tuesday evening 18/02/20, the predicted peak level is between 6.5 & 6.55m.
Consequently flooding of property & roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is expected.
Further prolonged rainfall is forecast from, 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please move possessions & valuables to safety & have a bag ready with vital items like medicines & insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 1am, 19/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 16:16
River Severn
Due to current river levels and ground conditions there is now the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective. Flood water may overtop the Ironbridge temporary barrier on the current forecast. Consequently, flooding of property and roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is potentially imminent. River levels are forecast to rise at the Buildwas river gauge to between 6.5 and 6.6m from Tuesday afternoon, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is expected.
Showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from, 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please move possessions and valuables to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated by 8pm, 18/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 12:25
River Severn
Due to current river levels and ground conditions there is now the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective. Flood water may overtop the Ironbridge temporary barrier on the current forecast. Consequently, flooding of property and roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is potentially imminent. River levels are forecast to rise at the Buildwas river gauge to between 6.5 and 6.7m from Tuesday afternoon, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is expected.
Showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.Please move possessions and valuables to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.This message will be updated by 4pm, 18/02/20 or if the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 09:15
River Severn
Due to current river levels and ground conditions there is now the potential for the Ironbridge barrier to become ineffective. Flood water may overtop the Ironbridge temporary barrier on the current forecast. Consequently, flooding of property and roads along the Wharfage in Ironbridge is potentially imminent. River levels are forecast to rise at the Buildwas river gauge to between 6.5 and 6.7m from Tuesday afternoon, 18/02/20. Consequently flooding of property and roads adjacent to the Wharfage, Ironbridge is expected.
Showers are expected over the next 24 hours with further prolonged rainfall forecast from 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.Please move possessions and valuables to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please follow advice from emergency services.This message will be updated by midday, 18/02/20 or if the situation changes.